Makers / L. Torry Ward / Canvasback
L. Torry Ward Canvasback Hen
L. Torry Ward (1926-1990) Portage la Prairie, MB, Canada, c. 1975
$863
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$800over estimate
Sold Jul 2009at Copley, July 2009
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The catalog record
L. Torry Ward (1926-1990) Portage la Prairie, MB, Canada, c. 1975
A high-head decoy carved in the style of the Ward Brothers. In original paint with an antiqued finish; chip in tail has been reset.
Literature: Donna Tonelli, "Torry Ward," Decoy Magazine, Lewes, DE, March/April 2002, pp. 8-11.
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent L. Torry Ward Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | Excellent | Original | $510 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Excellent | Original | $630 |
| 7 Feb 2025 | Excellent | — | $570 |
| 17 Jan 2011 | — | Original | $575 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All L. Torry Ward sales